Bioclimatic design, cutting-edge technology and humanity comprise the three most important elements of Team ABC's sun-powered <a href="http://www.sumbiosi.com/eng/">Sumbiosi house</a> for the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/solar-decathlon/">2012 Solar Decathlon in Spain</a>. The group from the prestigious Aquitaine Bordeaux campus wanted a low-impact dwelling that would also optimize comfort, and they achieve all of this through a variety of advanced sustainability measures. Hit the jump for more details and flip through our gallery to take a peak at renders, models and construction images of this prefabricated green-roofed home from France.

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Sumbiosi by Team ABC in France

Team ABC aspired for optimum comfort and efficiency with their Sumbiosi design for the Solar Decathlon in Europe

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Sumbiosi by Team ABC in France

The solar-powered prefab home also relies on passive solar heating, along with daylighting and natural ventilation

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Sumbiosi by Team ABC in France

A self-irrigating green roof and natural wastewater treatment system conserve water

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Sumbiosi by Team ABC in France

The home is constructed mostly out of Maritime Pine, which is widely available

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Sumbiosi by Team ABC in France

This material also has high thermal performance, increasing the home's overall energy efficiency

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Sumbiosi by Team ABC in France

Stay tuned as our SDE 2012 coverage continues

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Sumbiosi by Team ABC in France

Bioclimatic design, cutting-edge technology and humanity comprise the three most important elements of Team ABC's sun-powered Sumbiosi house for the 2012 Solar Decathlon in Spain. The group from the prestigious Aquitaine Bordeaux campus wanted a low-impact dwelling that would also optimize comfort, and they achieve all of this through a variety of advanced sustainability measures. Hit the jump for more details and flip through our gallery to take a peak at renders, models and construction images of this prefabricated green-roofed home from France.